Hiking & Picnicking in the Fall
For many people, fall is the most rewarding time of the year to spend outdoors. What better way to see all the beauty of the changing landscape than to go on a hike, and enjoy it from a hilltop or mountain side? While many of us choose to stay in our cars and enjoy the scenery, the more adventurous get out and experience it face to face, hiking through the piles of brilliantly colored leaves. Hiking can be a very rewarding hobby, and it's one that's becoming increasingly popular as we seek some quiet moments away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, technology-laden as it is.
Most hikers prefer to be as unencumbered as possible, simply carrying a backpack and perhaps a camera. Your typical hiking backpack has a roomy interior, no-nonsense style and a few little pockets here and there, and no insulation to speak of - which means always bringing simple, nonperishable food items along for the trip. While some may be satisfied with granola bars, apples and pretzel sticks, the cool air of fall can make you wish you had some comforting, warm, substantial food with you once you finally stop to eat.
When most people think of picnic items, they typically imagine traditional, bulky, English-style baskets that hikers and campers wouldn't even consider trying to bring with them. But recently, a whole new crop of picnic items have been created that are made for today's modern needs - including streamlined, packed-with-exactly-what-you-need picnic backpacks! There are so many to choose from, and with details like brass zipper pulls, designer fabric and fully insulated food compartments, these are the perfect solution to those cool-weather hikes - or any time of year. The best-selling Sierra Picnic Backpack for 2, pictured, is just one of many durable, lightweight choices for the adventurous picnicker. It even comes with a warm fleece blanket that attaches to the side of the backpack, along with wine glasses, an insulated wine pouch, cheese board, and much more to give you the option of an elegant meal while out on your hike.
